The Gas Water Heater Test Bench (Model WH-RS03-501A) is a performance and safety station for instantaneous (tankless) and storage gas water heaters. It measures water flow (0–30 L/min), inlet and outlet temperature, combustion conditions, CO emission and safety-protection functions, with 0.5% full-scale measurement accuracy and automatic data recording. It is the platform behind searches for instant water heater testing equipment and gas water heater tester.
Water heaters are tested at the point where gas safety, water comfort and combustion quality meet, so the bench verifies both that the unit delivers stable hot water and that it shuts down safely under fault conditions. The full workflow and item list are covered in our gas water heater testing guide.
What the Bench Tests
- Water flow & temperature — flow rate 0–30 L/min and inlet/outlet temperature rise.
- Thermal efficiency — useful heat against gas input; see thermal efficiency & CO testing.
- Combustion & CO emission — combustion quality and carbon-monoxide levels for export.
- Gas tightness — leak detection on the gas circuit; see gas tightness testing.
- Safety protection — flame failure, overheat, over-pressure and anti-dry-burn behaviour.
Standards & Compliance
Instantaneous gas water heaters are tested to EN 26 (Europe) and China’s GB 6932; the differences from cooker standards are explained in EN 26 vs EN 30, and general gas-appliance safety follows IEC 60335-2-102. Wanhe provides the measurement records and technical files summarized on certifications.
How the Test Sequence Works
- Connect gas, water supply and exhaust/CO sensors; set flow and inlet conditions.
- Run the heater at rated and boundary flow rates.
- Record flow, temperature rise, efficiency, CO and safety response.
- Compare results with limits and export a pass/fail report.
Key Features
- Water flow 0–30 L/min, accuracy 0.5% F.S.
- Flow, temperature, combustion and CO measurement in one station.
- Automatic data recording and traceable reports.
- Custom gas type and heater-capacity fixtures.
- Supports both instantaneous and storage water heaters.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Hot Water Flow | 0–30 L/min, accuracy 0.5% F.S. |
| Inlet / Outlet Temp | 0–100°C, accuracy 0.5% F.S. |
| Inlet Pressure | 0–1.6 MPa, accuracy 0.5% F.S. |
| Test Items | Combustion, CO emission, flame failure, water flow, temperature |
| Gas Types | LPG / Natural Gas (custom) |
| Control | Computer + PLC, touch screen HMI |
| Stations | Independent stations available |
| Data | Automatic acquisition and report export |
| Standards | IEC / EN / GB compliant |
| After-sales | 1-year warranty & remote support |
Aging & Endurance Testing
For plants that add long-run aging or endurance after the functional test, Wanhe supplies multi-station aging lines. See automated aging tests for gas water heaters, the Vietnam water heater aging line case, and environmental aging of gas appliances. For multi-appliance lines, compare the gas appliance test bench.
Why Manufacturers Choose Wanhe
Wanhe Testing (Zhongshan, Guangdong) builds gas-appliance test benches in-house for appliance makers and laboratories, with a 1-year warranty, lifetime technical support and OEM/ODM customization. Review compliance credentials on the certifications & compliance page, the factory-direct model on Factory Direct, and the buyer checklist in how to choose a manufacturer.
- Direct manufacturer — factory pricing, no trading margin; see factory direct vs trading.
- Traceable results — high-accuracy measurement with automatic pass/fail reports.
- Custom engineering — gas type, stations and MES connection; see custom lead time.
- Export documentation — CE/ISO support and technical files for certification.
Request a Configuration & Quotation
Send us your appliance models, target markets and standards (EN, IEC, GB or ANSI). Wanhe engineers will propose the station layout, confirm measurement ranges and quote lead time and MOQ. Use the contact form, or review typical budget ranges in the gas test equipment price guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it test tankless or storage heaters?
Both. The bench handles instantaneous and storage gas water heaters with the appropriate fixtures and test sequences.
Which standards are supported?
EN 26 and GB 6932 for gas water heaters, with IEC 60335-2-102 general safety; see EN 26 vs EN 30.
Can it measure CO emission?
Yes. CO emission and combustion quality are measured for export compliance; see thermal efficiency & CO testing.